New COO Takes Charge of DNV Maritime
DNV has appointed Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria to the newly established Chief Operating Officer (COO) role.Effective from January 1, 2025, Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria will in her new role streamline communication and coordination between regional teams and central functions from Singapore base, work closely with key customers globally and strengthen operational capabilities in key growth markets.Since joining DNV in 2005…
IHO Nautical Information Provision Work Group endorses Guide for Nautical Data 2.1
During a meeting on 4 December 2024, the International Hydrographic Organization Nautical Information Provision Work Group (IHO NIPWG) held a vote on the new Guide for Nautical Data 2.1. The guide was unanimously endorsed.The guide has been written, with contributory input from International Harbour Masters Association (IHMA) members around the world, to support hydrographic offices and port authorities…
Sallaum Lines to Keep PCTC Fleet’s Hulls In Check with Jotun’s Solutions
Sallaum Lines has boosted the efforts towards optimizing hull performance and the environmental impact for its fleet with the investment in Jotun’s hull performance solution, HPS, including HullKeeper, for its four Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) newbuildings in Nanjing Jinling Shipyard.HPS, in combination with HullKeeper, integrates high performance antifouling coatings with expert technical support…
Sanctions Bite, Drive Cost of Russian Oil Shipments Soaring
The trade of Russian oil for March-loading in Asia has slowed significantly as a growing gap between buyer and seller expectations in China has emerged. This disconnect comes amid rising costs for chartering non-sanctioned tankers following new U.S. sanctions, according to traders and shipping data.Fresh sanctions imposed by Washington on January 10 targeting Russia's oil supply chain have caused tanker freight rates to surge.
China Grain Imports Plummet 51%
“In January, grain shipments to China are estimated to fall 51% y/y, partly due to a decline in import demand for soya beans caused by low crusher margins. Although Chinese soya bean production decreased 1% y/y in 2024, inventories are high after a surge in imports in the first half of the year. Import demand for maize and wheat has also declined due to record high harvests in China in 2024,” says Filipe Gouveia…
GTT to Design Tanks for Three New VLECs
French engineering firm GTT has booked an order from Samsung Heavy Industries for the tank design of three new very large ethane carriers (VLECs), bound to become the world’s largest VLECs.The three ethane carriers will each feature a total capacity of 100,000 m3 and will be fitted with GTT’s Mark III membrane containment system.The VLECs will be able to trade various types of liquefied gases such as Ethane…
Italian Navy Ship Transports Migrants to Albania
An Italian navy ship carrying 49 migrants picked up in international waters arrived in Albania on Tuesday, amid a new attempt by Italy to push ahead with a legally contested plan to relocate migrants to the neighbouring country.The navy ship Cassiopea with the migrants reached the Albanian port of Shengjin early on Tuesday, according to a Reuters witness.
Lithuanian Port Building Fuel Cell Powered Tanker
The hull of Lithuania’s first green hydrogen and electricity-powered ship has been launched by the Klaipėda State Seaport Authority.The tanker will accept waste from vessels entering the port when it enters operation later this year.The tanker’s main function is to collect storm water, sewage, sludge and garbage, and it will be equipped with special tanks and a modern rainwater treatment plant that will allow the treated water to be transferred to the city’s sewage treatment plants.
Van Oord Tests Electric Crane Vessel
Van Oord, in cooperation with ZEDHub, Smart Delta Drechtsteden, the Municipality of Dordrecht and Port of Rotterdam, has demonstrated the operation of the fully electric crane vessel Christiaan P, a first for the dredging industry.Christiaan P. is a crane vessel owned by Paans Van Oord which was retrofitted to remove its engines and replace them with electric motors. The crane was also replaced by an electric one.
ABS Expanding Footprint in Southeast Asia
The ABS fleet has grown to 300 million gross tons and has secured the number one position in the global orderbook share. Now ABS is investing in the expansion of its services to ensure it is well placed to meet the growing needs of the marine and offshore industries.That was the message for maritime leaders at the annual ABS Southeast Asia Regional Committee meeting.“Our safety driven mission continues to serve us well…
Passenger Vessel Designed with Parallel Hybrid System
All American Marine (AAM) has been contracted to design and build a 108’ x 32.5’ hybrid passenger vessel for Harbor Breeze Cruises that will operate in and around the Los Angeles/Long Beach port complex.The vessel will be designed with twin MAN D2862 EPA Tier 4 engines, supplied by Northern Lights, and including an SCR system and a diesel particulate filter. The engines will drive fixed-pitch propellers…
BRIX Marine Launches RHIB with “Swim Club” Side Door
BRIX Marine has launched a 12.5-meter RHIB, Olohana, designed and built for Hawaii Nautical, one of Hawaii’s ocean experience providers.The RHIB hull design by Naiad is paired with triple Yamaha F300 outboard engines to handle a wide range of activities in diverse marine conditions.Olohana includes a first-of-its-kind boarding design. BRIX and Naiad worked together to create a “swim club” side door in the collar system.
California Revisits At Berth Regulation Calculations
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has provided new information about the Vessel Incident Event (VIE) and Terminal Incident Event (TIE) compliance option under its 2020 At Berth Regulation.Emission reduction requirements began on January 1, 2025, for tanker vessel visits to Los Angeles and Long Beach and for roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) vessel visits statewide. To ensure these fleets and terminal operators were ready for the regulations…
Yanmar to Accelerate Hydrogen Engine Production
Yanmar Power Technology has received Japanese government approval for its production plans for hydrogen-fueled engines and fuel cells.The planned project aims to establish an advanced production system for zero-emission ships powered by hydrogen and batteries.In August 2023, Yanmar introduced a hydrogen fuel cell system for marine use. Additionally, Yanmar has completed onshore tests of a pilot-ignition hydrogen 4-stroke high-speed engine for power generation in coastal vessels…
Live! ... from the PVA Maritrends 2025 Convention
The Passenger Vessel Association's annual Maritrends Convention is underway in Savannah, GA against a backdrop of melting snow (really!) and an impressive gathering of industry elite. The event never disappoints, and this year's version has something for everyone. It has been five years since I was fortunate enough to attend the Passenger Vessel Association's annual signature event known as Maritrends. That's five years too long.
Siemens Energy Revenue Jumps 18%
Siemens Energy, the world's biggest maker of offshore wind turbines, reported on Monday a preliminary first-quarter revenue of 8.94 billion euros ($9.37 billion), up 18.4% on a comparable basis and slightly above consensus estimates.The firm's preliminary order intake figures stood at 13.67 billion euros for the quarter, down 10.2% on a comparable basis, above consensus estimates.In November last year…
Port Houston Breaks Volume Record in 2024
Port Houston achieved a historic milestone in 2024, handling a record-breaking 53.07 million tons of cargo, a 6% increase over 2023 at its public terminals. Container volume also surged by 8%, reinforcing the port's critical role in facilitating trade and driving economic growth for Houston, the surrounding region, and the nation."Houston is at the heart of our nation’s trade, connecting our region to global markets," said Charlie Jenkins, CEO of Port Houston.
MEGA INFRASTRUCTURE: Inside the Chickamauga Lock Upgrade Project
This episode of Maritime Matters: The MarineLink Podcast, delves into the critical importance of the inland waterways infrastructure in the U.S., focusing on the Chickamauga Lock Project on the Tennessee River. A trio of experts discusses with MarineNews magazine the current state of the inland waterways, the history and significance of the Chickamauga Lock, and the ongoing efforts to modernize this essential infrastructure.
Port of Savannah Receives Four New Ship-to-Shore Cranes
Port of Savannah received four new electric ship-to-shore cranes on January 25, 2025, bringing Ocean Terminal’s fleet to eight Super Post Panamax cranes, all designed by Finland-based Konecranes.Once all cranes are commissioned and berth construction is completed, the eight ship-to-shore cranes at Ocean Terminal will have the capability to service two vessels simultaneously. "The completion of this project in 2028 will enable Ocean Terminal to accommodate the largest vessels serving the U.S.
INTERVIEW: Patrick Murphy, PVA President and President, Blue & Gold Fleet, LP
Patrick Murphy has been President of Blue & Gold Fleet, L.P., the San Francisco Bay Area’s largest and premier provider of Bay Cruises and ferry service, since 2016. Murphy grew up in the Maritime business. His father, Roger Murphy, founded Blue & Gold Fleet in 1979. Patrick Murphy began his career in 1982, working part-time in the Box Office and as a Deckhand before receiving his United States Coast Guard’s license in 1995 and was promoted to Captain in 1996.
